BRITS love holidays to Turkey, with cheap breaks, delicious food and amazing beaches all on offer.
With summer finally hitting Europe, we've rounded up some of the cheapest deals to get you there to make the most of the good weather.
Last year, Turkey was also crowned the "cheapest holiday destination". Even though it has lost its spot this year, the country still offers incredible value for Brits.
Holidaymakers get almost 70 per cent more for their pound than two years ago — which is around £200 more when converting £500 into Turkish Lira (TL).
Tourists visiting Turkey can enjoy a beach holiday without breaking the bank, as evening meals with a bottle of wine have an average cost of around £20pp.
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Meanwhile, bottles of beer cost around £2.85, and coffee is only £1.45.
The best prices are available in June and July, as August is the peak season height due to the school summer holidays.
In June and July, temperatures will reach highs of 33C, with an average temperature around 27C.
The best deals we've spotted come from holiday giants like TUI, Jet2holidays, loveholidays, Travel Republic and On the Beach.
Here are the best self-catering holidays we've found:
- 7 nights self-catering at New Garden Luna Side Apartments Hotel, Side, Antalya, Turkey - from £236pp
- 7 nights self-catering at Club Candan in Marmaris, Turkey - from £399pp
- 7 nights self-catering at Navy Hotel Icmeler, Dalaman, Turkey - from £253pp
- 7 nights self-catering at Ramada Resort By Wyndham Side, Antalya, Turkey - from £388pp
Alternatively, there are plenty of all-inclusive holidays that have been discounted too:
- 7 nights all-inclusive at Club Wasa Holiday Village in Antalya, Turkey - from £319pp
- 7 nights all-inclusive at Smart Holiday Hotel, Gumbet, Bodrum Area, Turkey - from £332pp
- 7 nights all-inclusive at Cinar Family Suite Hotel in Side, Antalya - from £357pp
- 7 nights all-inclusive at Aes Club Hotel in Ovacik, Dalaman area, Turkey - from £449pp
Another crucial reason why Turkey is so famous is its massive assortment of attractions.
There is a unique combination of leisure and adventure, from the breathtaking beaches of the Turkish Riviera in Antalya and Bodrum to the rich cultural heritage sites of Ephesus and Cappadocia.
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Prices correct at the time of publication.
